Green tech finds (9/11/09)

Tree-power and homemade submarines… all that and more in your green tech finds for the week.

Google… the solar company?: The company announced on Wednesday that it’s “working to develop its own new mirror technology that could reduce the cost of building solar thermal plants by a quarter or more.”

Wind power from the air conditioner: Renewable energy company EarthSure has announced its WindAir system, which is designed to “[transform] the exhausted air flow from central air conditioning units into a source of renewable, clean energy.”

The 19-year light bulb: Panasonic has unveiled a new LED bulb in Japan that could last up to nineteen years. (via Crave)

A second revenue stream for stylists? A Nepali teenager claims he’s created a solar panel that replaces silicone with human hair. If true, this could cut costs significantly… but no independent verification yet. (via Cleantechnica)

Whip-ping around town: A relatively small run (100 vehicles) of the Wheego Whip, an “all-electric low-speed vehicle,” has headed to showrooms. You won’t want to take this out on the interstate, but it could be another great alternative for city driving. (via Greenbiz.com)